US and Iran say peace deal reached
The US and Iran have announced a preliminary peace deal to end the war, with the aim of reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz and reducing tensions in the region, but many important details still remain unclear.
The agreement has been recognized by international leaders and has brought a drop in oil prices and a rise in financial markets, while US President Donald Trump has described it as a step towards peace.
However, key issues such as Iran's nuclear program, uranium enrichment, and the long-term implementation of the agreement continue to remain a source of disagreement.
Russian missiles strike the heart of Kiev, fire at a world heritage monument
A massive Russian missile and drone attack hit Ukraine overnight, causing at least nine casualties and extensive damage in Kiev and other cities.
Among the targets hit was the Kyiv Pechersk Lavra, one of Ukraine's most important religious sites and a UNESCO world heritage site, where a fire broke out in the Cathedral of the Dormition of the Theotokos.
The attacks come as Russia has warned of increased bombing and at a time when international efforts to reach a peace deal between Kiev and Moscow remain slow.
Energy experts warn of slow recovery in oil and gas supplies after Iran deal
Energy experts warn that high oil and gas prices will not fall immediately, despite the agreement to end the war with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Restoring supplies to normal levels could take months, as stranded ships must resume shipping and oil producers gradually restart suspended operations.
According to specialists, uncertainty about the long-term stability of the ceasefire remains the main obstacle to the full normalization of the energy market.
Thousands protest G7 in Geneva as Trump and other leaders prepare for summit in France
Around 20,000 protesters took to the streets of Geneva the day before the start of the G7 summit in France, protesting issues such as wars, the environment, Palestinian rights and the policies of the world's richest countries.
The demonstration was accompanied by clashes between protesters and police, where stones, bottles and pyrotechnic devices were thrown, while law enforcement used tear gas and water cannons.
Due to security concerns, French and Swiss authorities have deployed thousands of police officers and taken strong security measures for the summit.
